What's Up! Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015

Open Gym underway

Open Gym Supervised activities in the Bluffton City Gym for school aged kids kindergrarten through 12th grade. 

All participants MUST fill out a parental permission slip (either the first day they attend or print one off and send it in with them from the city’s website at www.blufftonindiana.net under the Parks Dept Gym page). 

Days and hours CAN VARY, but will usually be seven days a week from 3:30- 7 p.m. Calendars will be available in the gym for students to take home or check the city’s website calendar. Free.

Free Weekday Walking at city gym

FREE Weekday Walking is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the City Gym. 

Participants can enter the glass door on the West side of the building and sign in on the wooden door each day you attend. 

If you are the last to leave the gym please turn off the light in the south west corner of the gym. Questions call 824- 6069. 1 Mile = 20 laps.

Daddy Daughter and Mother Son Dance tickets on sale

Super Heroes and VillainDaddy Daughter and Mother Son dance tickets are now on sale! 

The Bluffton Parks Department wants you to come dressed as your favorite alter ego at this year’s dances. If you don’t have a costume, that’s fine too, feel free to wear your red white and blue! 

Tickets are on sale in the Clerk Treasurer’s office at City Hall starting in January. Cost is $5 per person and will include a fun night of dancing, refreshments, door prizes for the kids and a photo area. Don’t forget to bring your camera!! 

The dances will be held at the 4-H building on Sunday Feb. 21. The Mother Son Dance will be from 2-4 p.m. and the Daddy Daughter Dance will be from 6-8 p.m.

Doors will open 15 minutes before each.

Stuff and Fluff registration has begun

Ladies bring that special child in your life for a memorable evening they will never forget. Watch their eyes light up as the two of you make an adorable stuffed animal to take home. 

The event will be held Feb. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall. 

Those attending should wear play clothes since participants will also be making valentine crafts. 

Cost is $20 per child and is open to both boys and girls. Call 824- 6069 to register and pick out an animal. Last day to order is Jan. 22. 

Animal choices can be found at the following link: http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/stuff-fluff-flier-choices-2016.pdf

School of Ballet offers  free ‘try us’ class on Jan. 6

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. the Creative Arts Council’s School of Ballet will offer a free “try us” class for children ages 5 to 14.

Regardless of previous experience those attending the free session will learn more about the classes offered and parents will be able to ask questions about them. It is the halfway point in the ballet teaching year and this special “open enrollment” session offers students a chance to attend a free class before committing to further instruction.

Since 1976, the School of Ballet has offered classical ballet training right here in Wells County. For nearly 40 years area children have been taught poise, confidence and resolve by sharing the wonderful gift of dance.

Class size will be limited and for more information or to reserve a spot call (260) 824-5222.

Pickleball Jan. 7 & 21 at St. Mark’s

Pickle Ball will be held Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Thiele Road. Starting time is 1 p.m. The group plays for two hours. Cost is $2 per person. Equipment is furnished.

For more information call Carol Franke at 260-597-7397.

Crochet classes begin Jan. 12

Hooked on Crochet classes will be taught by Kathy Gehrett at the City Hall building from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesdays January 12, 19 and 26. Cost for three, one hour group lessons, is $12 due the first day. 

Yarn and instructions will be provided. Those attending need to bring their own size H hook. 

Call the park office to pre-register at 824- 6069. 

Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students. Beginners will learn single crochet, double crochet and a shell stitch to make a hot pad. Advanced students will learn a variety of stitches to make afghan samples.

Action Plan for Healthy Living Jan. 21

Action Plan for Healthy Living will be held Jan. 21 from 6–7 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall.

Everyday choices influence people’s  quality of life. From healthy food choices, becoming more physically active, to working to improve a bad habit or behavior, there are many strategies to try. 

This program is designed to help participants decide on an area of life they want to change and give them the tools to make a change. 

This FREE class is presented by Molly Hoag from the Purdue Extension of Wells County and sponsored by Bluffton Parks. Call 824-6069 to pre-register.

Homemade Card Class Jan. 28

Angie Honegger will teach those in attendance at the Homemade Card Class on Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m. how to create their own beautiful cards.

 Cost is $7 for 3-4 cards. Cards will be simple, elegant, and punch art along with easy techniques thrown in to the mix! 

As always various sentiments will be available each class if you need a different occasion! Call to preregister at 824-6069. The focus will be on Thank you and Valentine Cards.